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IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has urged social media platforms to take greater responsibility for online harm, including cyber fraud, digital arrest scams and child safety. However, he offered no clarity on whether the government plans to alter safe-harbour protections
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The Union Cabinet approved Rs.7,395 crore for the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana. The scheme aims to strengthen panchayats through local development planning, capacity-building for elected representatives, better utilisation of Finance Commission grants and mobilisation of own-source revenue
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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Digital Personal Data Protection Act safeguards journalistic freedom and does not restrict reporting. His remarks came after the Digital News Publishers Association challenged the law in the Supreme Court over the absence of a journalism exemption
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BRS leaders accused the Telangana government of forcibly acquiring farmers’ lands for a proposed bullet train project despite its alignment remaining unfinalised. They also raised concerns over greenfield highway plans, Pharma City land acquisition and alleged pressure on farmers.
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The government plans to release a consultation paper on AI regulations within a month, Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. The proposed framework will focus on AI safety, deepfakes, skilling, human impact and a techno-legal approach
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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the maximum permissible speed on the 111-km Katra-Banihal section has been raised from 75 kmph to 100 kmph. A Vande Bharat Express successfully tested the enhanced speed while crossing the Chenab and Anji bridges
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At least 200 chip design companies have emerged under India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. More than 105 startups gained access to EDA tools, while 20 secured venture capital funding and around 70,000 engineers were trained.
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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will launch several logistics and passenger amenity projects in Gujarat on Tuesday. Four Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals will be dedicated to the nation, while Gopalpur railway station and the Bhuj-Shalimar Express stoppage at Anjar will be inaugurated
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AICC general secretary K C Venugopal has urged Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to operate additional special trains to Kerala during Onam, saying existing services are inadequate. He sought trains from major cities amid heavy bookings and travel difficulties for passengers
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The government informed Parliament that DigiLocker has crossed 72.43 crore registered users with 72.86 crore document transactions in the past three years, while UMANG has 11.66 crore users and 798 crore transactions. Both platforms, part of the Digital India programme, provide paperless, citizen-centric services integrated with Aadhaar, eSign, and API Setu.
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The government held technical discussions with Meta over deepfakes, child sexual abuse material and unlabelled AI-generated content on its platforms. Meta explained its systems and proposed solutions, while officials sought specific measures and results to address harmful content and algorithmic concerns
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The Centre is questioning Meta's global team over the temporary restriction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook post, with discussions focusing on compliance with Indian laws, content moderation, algorithms, intermediary obligations and safeguards against illegal content on the platform
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A BRS delegation led by KT Rama Rao met Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, seeking faster implementation of key railway projects in Telangana and support for reviving the State's Tier-2 IT ecosystem through AI centres, STPI facilities and enhanced digital infrastructure.
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India's first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell train successfully completed a 1,200-km trial, saving more than 3,200 litres of diesel. The Ministry of Railways said the zero-emission train showcases India's technological capabilities and strengthens its push towards sustainable rail transport
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Indian Railways has launched a pilot project using AI-camera stain detection technology in select mechanised laundries to improve linen quality. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also said blanket cover sheets are washed after every use, while Whito-Meters continue to monitor cleanliness standards
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A BRS delegation met Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, urging the Centre to include Zaheerabad railway station in the Hyderabad-Mumbai high-speed rail corridor and sanction a bullet train stop, citing the region's rapid industrial growth and strategic importance.
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Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Lok Sabha that train timings, platform details and coach positions are available through mobile applications, station display systems and public announcements, responding to concerns over the absence of coach display facilities at certain railway stations
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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said India has retained intellectual property rights for its indigenous hydrogen train technology, enabling future exports. Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the country's first hydrogen fuel cell-powered train in Haryana, marking a significant milestone in green and sustainable rail transport
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India's first bullet train will begin phased operations from August 15, 2027, starting with the Surat-Bilimora section of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also announced three proposed high-speed rail corridors connecting Hyderabad with major southern cities.
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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the global semiconductor industry faces a talent shortage of one million and urged India's IT sector to seize the opportunity. He highlighted progress in semiconductor manufacturing, electronics exports and railway infrastructure development
